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  • Stories I Only Tell My Friends

  • By: Rob Lowe
  • Narrated by: Rob Lowe
  • Length: 9 hrs and 9 mins
  • 4.7 out of 5 stars (316 ratings)

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Stories I Only Tell My Friends

By: Rob Lowe
Narrated by: Rob Lowe
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Publisher's Summary

A wryly funny and moving account of an extraordinary life lived almost entirely in the public eye.

Teen idol at 15, international icon and founder of the Brat Pack at 20, and one of Hollywood's top stars to this day, Rob Lowe chronicles his experiences as a painfully misunderstood child actor in Ohio uprooted to the wild counterculture of mid-1970s Malibu, where he embarked on his unrelenting pursuit of a career in Hollywood.

The Outsiders placed Lowe at the birth of the modern youth movement in the entertainment industry. During his time on The West Wing, he witnessed the surreal nexus of show business and politics, both on the set and in the actual White House. And in between are deft and humorous stories of the wild excesses that marked the 80s, leading to his quest for family and sobriety.

Never mean-spirited or salacious, Lowe delivers unexpected glimpses into his successes, disappointments, relationships, and one-of-a-kind encounters with people who shaped our world over the last 25 years. These stories are as entertaining as they are unforgettable.

©2011 Rob Lowe (P)2011 Random House AudioBooks
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Excellent!

A great story. Interesting how connections made at random were such a big part of how his career was formed

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Highly entertaining

Really enjoyed this one. This is the first audio book I've reviewed. Well done Rob!!

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I loved this!

I'm not a Rob Lowe fan but have always admired his work. This book was awesome. Amazing, personal and candid stories and insights about a unique person living a truly unique life.

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absolutely loved it!

Loved it have lislistened twice already amd will go again in a few months .
Would have loved more about this west wing however still wonderful read .

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Insightful and awesome

What did you like most about Stories I Only Tell My Friends?

I love how he grew up and went to school with what came to be the hollywood elite.

Who was your favorite character and why?

Rob Himself of course. And maybe Martin Sheen

What does Rob Lowe bring to the story that you wouldn’t experience if you had only read the book?

Its told in his voice which makes it more genuine. And he is a fantastic story teller.

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Well worth reading or listening to

This is a beautiful narrated book from a great actor and person in general .. an enjoyable experience into the life and lives of some of Hollywood’s big names

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Filled in the gaps

I grew up in the UK, "with Rob" as we are the same age (4 weeks between our birthdays) and I had to suffer the indignity of my now wife (then my girlfriend) having posters of Rob all over her bedroom. Sickeningly good looking and in truth still is. I have been a West Wing fan since Ep 1, watched all 7 seasons numerous times and was saddened when he left after S4. Listening to his book I related, to his struggles and even not knowing these people he described/met/commented on personally, he made me feel connected and his ability to create the voices is a talent. Well done Rob, the book told us where you went in our lives when not on TV or films, stay grounded and thank you.

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Fantastic stories

Rob Lowe has lead such an extraordinary life, I enjoyed hearing him tell his stories

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An excellent audio book

What a fantastic book to listen too. Every actor should do their own book in order
for us, the general public to understand and appreciate what & who they are.

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Loved every word!

If you were born in the mid 60’s this book will revive so many of your own memories of your teenage years and the way life was back then...

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